Youngstown State University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Youngstown, OH · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 510–620 reading and writing, 500–610 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite
  • Average net price: $11,740 a year (2022–23)
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Youngstown State University GPA requirements

Youngstown State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Youngstown State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Youngstown State University acceptance rate

Youngstown State University admitted 6,222 of 7,368 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Youngstown State University is a public 4-year university in Youngstown, Ohio, with 9,400 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Youngstown State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing510560620
SAT Math500560610
ACT Composite192225
ACT English182124
ACT Math182226
10% submitted SAT scores and 50% submitted ACT scores, as Youngstown State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Youngstown State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Youngstown State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Youngstown State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,740 a year at Youngstown State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Youngstown State University?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Youngstown State University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Youngstown State University?

A lot: Youngstown State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Youngstown State University?

Youngstown State University's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,222 of 7,368 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Do I have a chance at Youngstown State University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Youngstown State University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA does Youngstown State University look for?

Youngstown State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What are Youngstown State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Youngstown State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–620 in reading and writing and 500–610 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Youngstown State University?

Check Youngstown State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Youngstown State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 50% sent ACT scores.

How much does Youngstown State University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,740 a year at Youngstown State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Youngstown State University?

Yes. Youngstown State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Youngstown State University look at legacy status?

No. Youngstown State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Youngstown State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Youngstown State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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